EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST

Piper PA-28 Archer III · Checklist

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Overview

This document is an Emergency Procedures Checklist specifically for the Piper PA-28-181 Archer III. It provides pilots with critical procedures to follow in various emergency situations, including engine fires, power loss, and electrical failures. The checklist is designed to be a quick reference for pilots to ensure safety and effective response during emergencies. It outlines specific actions to take in response to different scenarios, helping pilots manage in-flight emergencies efficiently.

Approach Speed for Power-Off Landing: 66 KTS
Best Glide Airspeed: 76 KTS
Engine Fire During Start: Mixture to idle cut-off, Throttle full open
Electrical Failure: Check ammeter, reduce electrical loads
Loss Of Oil Pressure: Land as soon as possible

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Type: Checklist
Pages: 2
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Publisher: www.beverlyflightcenter.com

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Maintenance Manual
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Service Bulletins
Type Certificate (TCDS)

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Engine Fire During Start

In the event of an engine fire during start, the checklist instructs the pilot to crank the engine while setting the mixture to idle cut-off. The throttle should be fully open, and the electric fuel pump turned off. The fuel selector must also be set to off, and the magnetos turned off to prevent further fuel flow.

Engine Power Loss: Takeoff

If there is a loss of engine power during takeoff, the pilot should secure seatbelts, pitch for a safe airspeed, and ensure the door is secured open. The electric fuel pump should be turned on, the fuel selector switched to another tank, and the magnetos cycled. The mixture should be set to full rich, and carburetor heat applied.

Electrical Failure

In case of an electrical failure indicated by the ALT light, the pilot should check the ammeter for alternator status. If the ammeter shows zero, the alternator switch should be turned off, and electrical loads minimized. The alternator circuit breaker should be checked and reset, and if power is not restored, the alternator switch should be turned off.

Loss Of Oil Pressure

If there is a loss of oil pressure, the checklist advises the pilot to land as soon as possible to prevent engine damage.

Carburetor Icing

In conditions of carburetor icing, the checklist recommends turning on the carburetor heat and adjusting the mixture for maximum engine smoothness.

Safety notes

Always secure seatbelts during emergencies.
Declare an emergency on 121.5 and squawk 7700 if necessary.

Full document text

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST PA-28-181 Archer III PA-28-181 ARCHER III Engine Fire During Start Power-Off Landing Starter – crank engine Approach Speed – 66 KTS, flaps as desired Mixture – idle cut-off Throttle – closed Throttle – full open Fuel Selector – OFF Electric Fuel Pump – OFF Battery Master Switch – OFF Fuel Selector – OFF Alternator Switch – OFF Magnetos – OFF Engine Power Loss: Takeoff Mixture – idle cut-off Seatbelts – secure Pitch for a safe airspeed Door – secured open Electric Fuel Pump – ON Fuel Selector – switch tanks Fire In Flight Magnetos – cycle Mixture – full rich (electrical fire) Carburetor Heat – ON Battery Master Switch – OFF If no restart, follow POWER-OFF LANDING procedure Alternator Switch – OFF Cabin Vents – OPEN Engine Power Loss: In-Flight Cabin Heat – OFF Land as soon as possible Airspeed: 76 KTS, Best Glide airspeed Best Site To Land (engine fire) Checklist: Establish an Emergency Descent Electric Fuel Pump –ON Fuel Selector – OFF Fuel Selector – switch tanks Throttle – closed Magnetos – cycle Mixture – idle cut-off Mixture – full rich Electric Fuel Pump – OFF Carburetor Heat – ON Cabin Heat – OFF Declare: Talk on 121.5; Squawk 7700; ELT -ON Defroster – OFF Evacuate: Follow “POWER-OFF LANDING” Procedure Windows / Cabin Vents – OPEN Follow “POWER-OFF LANDING” procedure Loss Of Oil Pressure Land as soon as possible EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST PA-28-181 ARCHER III PA-28-181 ARCHER III Loss Of Fuel Pressure Spin Recovery Fuel Pump – ON Throttle – idle Fuel Selector – switch tanks Ailerons – neutral Rudder – full opposite direction of rotation Electrical Failure Control Wheel – full forward Rudder – neutral when rotation stops 1.) ALT light illuminated: Control Wheel – as required to smoothly regain Ammeter – check to verify inoperative alternator level flight attitude Open Door 2.) If ammeter shows zero: Alternator Switch – OFF Airspeed – slow to 87 KTS Cabin Vents – closed 3.) Reduce electrical loads to a minimum Window – open Alternator circuit breaker – check and reset If upper latch open – latch Alternator Switch – ON If lower latch open – pull on arm rest and latch If both latches open – latch lower, then upper 4.) If power is not restored: Alternator Switch – OFF Carburetor Icing Land as soon as possible Carburetor Heat – ON Electrical Overload Mixture – adjust for maximum engine smoothness Alternator Switch – ON Engine Roughness Battery Master Switch – OFF Carburetor Heat – ON If alternator loads are reduced: If roughness continues: Electrical load – reduce to a minimum Carburetor Heat – OFF Mixture – adjust for maximum smoothness If alternator loads are not reduced: Electric Fuel Pump – ON Alternator Switch – OFF Fuel Selector – switch tanks Battery Master Switch – as required Magnetos – cycle Land as soon as possible Engine Gauges – check

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